US-Russia Diesel Deal Worth ₹26,000 Crore, Up to ₹69,000 Crore
The US-Russia diesel deal is worth about ₹26,000 crore on announced volumes, up to ₹69,000 crore. See what Russia nets and what India risks.
Economy
Tracking the economic engines driving regional growth and industrial self-reliance. Our coverage focuses on India’s manufacturing corridors, FDI in aerospace and defense, and the transition toward a digital-first economy. We break down the policy shifts and infrastructure investments that are transforming regional markets into global economic fortresses
The Sulphur Shock: How a Refinery Waste Product Broke the Fertiliser Chain, and What It Costs India
Sulphur shortage pushes India’s fertiliser subsidy toward ₹3 trillion
Why India’s Market Ignores Its Economy: 26 Years of Data
India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, and its stock market has just closed its longest losing run in a quarter of a century. Set…
The North American Fracture: What America’s Trade War With Canada Means for the Global Order
In December 2024, Donald Trump posted about a productive dinner with the “Governor of the Great State of Canada” and their in-depth talks on tariffs….
India’s Russian Oil Tariff: 30-Day Clock Squeezes Refiners
On 23 September, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sat down in New York and talked, by both…
Trump–Xi Summit: Tariffs, Rare Earths and the 10 November Clock
The staging in Washington will suggest harmony; the substance is whether the Trump-Xi summit can keep a fragile truce alive past 10 November — the…
Houthi Red Sea Escalation: Oil Prices, the Mecca Pact, and India’s Vulnerability
The conventional premise of maritime deterrence held that overwhelming blue-water naval power could reliably cordon regional conflicts away from global shipping lanes. That calculation unravelled…
RBI Gold Repatriation: The Quiet Move Europe Is Only Now Copying
The Netherlands and France just relocated a combined 215 tonnes of gold out of North America, citing crisis preparedness and purity rules. The RBI quietly…
Why Is Gold Price Rising Despite Falling From Its Peak?
Gold is trading roughly 30 percent below the record it set in January 2026, even as the war that many assumed would keep pushing it…
India Isn’t Blinking on the Trade Deal. Washington Should Pay Attention.
New Delhi has grown tired of being told it is dragging its feet. As another pause settles over India-US trade Deal negotiations, Indian officials are…
Crude Oil Prices Surge: How the US-Iran Conflict Could Impact India’s Economy, Stock Market and Your Portfolio
Published: July 9, 2026 Updated: 8:00 AM IST Crude oil prices surged overnight after fresh military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled global…
RBI Gold Reserves Hit $115.8 Billion: Should You Be Investing in Gold in India Now?
India’s official RBI gold reserves have reached $115.8 billion , with gold now accounting for 17% of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. While soaring global…
The $397 Billion Red Flag: Decoding the Warren Buffett Stock Market Warning
The Warren Buffett stock market warning is currently echoing across global equity markets as Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet broadcasts a clear, defensive signal that many…
India’s Fintech Revolution: The Digital Transformation Changing How India Saves, Pays and Invests
Not long ago, opening an investment account in India often meant filling out forms, submitting physical documents, and waiting days for verification. Today, the same…
India’s Forex Reserves Fall by $5.65 Billion: Why It Matters for National Security and Economic Resilience
India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion for the week ended June 26, according to data released by the Reserve…
Why Indian Households Are Selling Old Gold: What the Record Recycling Wave Means for India’s Economy
For decades, Indian households have been among the world’s largest buyers of gold, viewing the precious metal as both a symbol of wealth and a…
Silver Market Analysis
Silver Price Today: Why Is Silver Falling Today? Silver prices remain under pressure as investors reassess Federal Reserve policy, Treasury yields and the US dollar….
Gold Price Analysis: Is a New Gold Super Cycle Beginning? Why Central Banks, China and Global Debt Could Shape the Next Decade
Is gold entering a new super cycle? This detailed Gold Price Analysis examines central bank buying, China’s growing gold reserves, Federal Reserve policy, global debt…
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Gold to Reach $35,000 by 2035—What Would It Take?
Investor and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki said gold could reach a stunning $35,000 per ounce by 2035. This Robert Kiyosaki gold prediction…
Iran War, Oil Shock and Dalal Street: Why Investors Face a Nervous Week Ahead
As Indian markets open this week, every investor is watching the Iran War Impact on the Indian Stock Market as the spotlight remains firmly on…
Iran War and American Power: From Hormuz to Wall Street
Rising Treasury yields, resilient energy exports, and a shifting global balance suggest the Iran war most important battlefield may no longer be in the Middle…
The End of the Rate Hike Era? How India is Re-Engineering Economic Stability
The most important decision to emerge from Mumbai on June 5 was not the one investors spent weeks debating. The Reserve Bank of India left…
Iran War and Peace Talks: US Market Jitters, the Safe-Haven Shake-Up, and India’s Market Outlook
Iran War Impact on Indian Market Outlook: Peace Talks, Safe Havens, and a Crude Shock The last week of May 2026 has an eerie rhythm….
Kaynes Technology’s Crash Reflects a Bigger Shift in India’s Manufacturing Story
The sharp correction in Kaynes Technology has reignited debate around India’s electronics manufacturing boom, with investors increasingly focusing on execution, margins and valuation sustainability across…
India-US Trade Deal Enters Hard Phase as Market Access Fight Begins
Strategic Economy | India-US Trade | Market Access India and the United States have ended three days of trade talks in Washington with a positive…
India 2035: Can New Delhi Turn Economic Power Into Military Power?
India 2035 defense superpower is no longer just a strategic phrase. It is becoming a real question because India’s economy is growing and its defence…
India’s Rupee Trade Push Gains Ground, but the Dollar Still Dominates
RBI steps to widen rupee settlement and allow surplus balances to flow into government securities have strengthened the framework, though the dollar remains dominant in…
Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre
The Eastern Strategist | Middle East Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre The attack marks a…
Black Friday 2026: Inside the Global Market Meltdown and India’s Search for a Safe Haven
Global market meltdown fears intensified on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a fresh energy shock tied to the Strait of Hormuz sent stocks, currencies, and…
Helium Prices Surge After Qatar LNG Halt, Exposing Fragile Global Supply Chain
Helium prices surged after Qatar halted liquefied natural gas production this week, removing an estimated 5 million cubic meters of monthly helium output from the…